Silver Price Per Gram by Purity
As of March 31, 2026 at 2:33 AM UTC, the silver price per gram is $2.32 for pure .999 silver. The live spot price is $72.34 per troy ounce.
Silver Price by Purity — Full Table
| Purity | Per Gram | Per Troy Oz |
|---|---|---|
| .999 | $2.32 | $72.27 |
| .925 | $2.15 | $66.91 |
| .900 | $2.09 | $65.11 |
| .800 | $1.86 | $57.87 |
| .500 | $1.16 | $36.17 |
Last updated: March 31, 2026 at 2:33 AM UTC
Silver Pricing Explained
Like gold, silver is priced in US dollars per troy ounce on international markets. A troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. When silver is quoted at "$32 per ounce," that means $32 per troy ounce of pure .999 silver — which works out to about $1.03 per gram. For sterling silver (.925), the per-gram price is about 7.5% lower because of the copper alloy.
Understanding the per-gram price matters because most silver items — jewelry, flatware, small decorative pieces — are weighed in grams. When a dealer offers you a price per gram, you can compare it directly to the table above to see what percentage of melt value they're offering. A fair offer for sterling flatware is typically 80–85% of the sterling melt value per gram.
Sterling vs. Fine Silver
Fine silver (.999) is nearly pure — soft, bright white, and used primarily for bullion products. Sterling silver (.925) is alloyed with copper to make it harder and more durable for everyday items. The price difference per gram is proportional to the purity: sterling is worth 92.5% of fine silver. When evaluating an item, always check for hallmarks — "925" or "Sterling" means sterling, while ".999" or "Fine Silver" means pure. Unmarked items may be silver plate (worthless for melt) or a non-standard alloy that requires testing.
Why Per-Gram Price Matters for Small Items
Silver is much less valuable per gram than gold, so small items don't add up as quickly. A sterling silver ring weighing 5 grams might be worth only $4–5 at melt. But a full set of sterling flatware (12 place settings) can weigh 1,500–2,500 grams and be worth $1,400–$2,400 or more. Serving pieces — ladles, serving forks, platters — often add significant weight. Always weigh everything before getting a quote.
Common Silver Item Weights
A sterling silver teaspoon weighs about 25–35 grams. A dinner fork is 35–50 grams. A tablespoon or serving spoon can be 50–70 grams. A butter knife is 30–45 grams (but the blade is usually stainless steel — only the handle is silver). A small silver bracelet might be 10–20 grams. A heavy chain necklace can be 30–60 grams. Knowing these ranges helps you estimate value before weighing.
For a full melt value calculation with any weight and purity, use our scrap silver calculator. For coin-by-coin values, see US silver coin melt values. Or return to the melt value calculator homepage.